Guardiola asks City to sign River Plate's jewel

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The transfer market has been shaken by Manchester City's interest in Lautaro Rivero, the young defensive pillar currently shining at River Plate. This 22-year-old left-footed defender, who has already been called up to the Argentine national team, has become the obsession of world powers.

His breakthrough in the 2025/2026 Apertura Tournament has been meteoric, establishing himself as one of the most interesting central defender projects in contemporary South American football. Although his valuation on specialized portals hovers around seven million, his release clause is shielded at the astronomical figure of one hundred million euros.

Manchester City urgently seeks to strengthen its defense

Manchester City needs immediate answers to the injury plague that has weakened its defensive structure in the most recent months of the calendar. With Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol out due to physical problems, Pep Guardiola's scheme has lost the solidity that characterizes it habitually.

The City's sports management sees in the millionaire footballer the ideal successor for pieces that could leave the English institution during the next European summer. There are rumors that Nathan Aké could be packing his bags to seek new challenges, which opens up a critical vacancy on the left side of the defense.

Lautaro Rivero's profile fits perfectly with the demands of modern football: good ball distribution, aggressiveness in marking, and a remarkable ability to anticipate. Since his arrival at Núñez in January 2024, the defender's growth has been exponential, capturing the attention of the most prestigious scouts on the planet.

Fierce competition for Lautaro Rivero in the winter market

However, Manchester City is not the only giant following the central defender's steps, as Manchester United seems to have taken the lead. The Red Devils have shown a strong intention to close the transfer, seeking to outpace their city neighbors in an operation that will be historic.

Interest extends throughout the continent, with clubs like Atlético de Madrid under Diego Simeone and Juventus monitoring every move of the player. Even teams with talent scouting projects like Strasbourg and Tottenham Hotspur have inquired about the contractual conditions of the young Argentine defender.

It is worth remembering that Belgian club Anderlecht tried to seduce the player in July 2025 with an insufficient proposal of three and a half million euros. River Plate rejected that offer without hesitation, aware that they had an asset whose value would only continue to grow in the short term.

An export talent from Núñez

With a contract valid until December 2028, River's management is in a strong position to negotiate with Manchester City. The Argentine club's intention is to retain him as long as possible, although they know that the figures in the Premier League are hard to match.

The player, in turn, remains calm while his name tops the headlines of the most important sports newspapers in Argentina and the United Kingdom. His participation in the current domestic tournament has served as a definitive showcase to demonstrate that he is ready to make the big leap into European football.

The outcome of this story seems to be written in the offices of English clubs, where an economic battle is waged for the new defensive gem. Lautaro Rivero's final decision will mark the next chapter of his promising career, while the football world eagerly awaits his imminent international destination.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Guardiola pide al City el fichaje de la joya de River Plate